Group T4
In relation to motorsport, Group T4 is a set of technical specifications for modified production cross-country
History
Group T4 was first introduced in 1990 when the generic Group T, introduced the year before, was divided into four specific categories. At first, T4 was for cross-country trucks with no provision made for the modern "lightweight vehicle" until 2019 when two categories of Group T3 were established.[3] In 2020, T3-Prototypes became Group T3, and T3-Series became the Group T4 of today, with Trucks moved to Group T5. The side-by-side T4 vehicles have been competing in FIA Baja Cross Country Rallies, Rally Raids and Marathon Rallies since then, including in the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies.
Classes
When competing in the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, which includes the long established Dakar Rally, there are no sporting classes within the group.[4] Vehicles complying with the 2021 ASO regulations are eligible, although the 2022 ASO regulations refer to the FIA regulations signifying the FIA's authority.
T4 vehicle are also eligible to compete in the FIA African Rally Championship and Middle East Rally Championship rallies in a class of their own.[5] No other Group T cross-country vehicles are allowed.
Vehicles
Group T4 vehicles approved by the FIA as of June 2021 include:[2]
- BRP Can Am Maverick XRS Turbo R
- BRP Can Am Maverick XRS Turbo RR
- Polaris RZR 64 PRO XP Turbo Dynamix
- Polaris RZR 64 PRO XP Turbo Premium
- Yamaha YXZ1000R Sport Shift (SS)
See also
- Cross-Country Cars
- Lightweight Cross-Country Vehicles
- Group T3 - prototype
- Group T4 - series production side-by-side vehicles
- Cross-Country Trucks
- Group T5 - prototype and series production
References
- ^ "Specific regulations for Modified Production Cross-Country Side-by-Side Vehicles (Group T4)" (PDF).
- ^ a b "List of T4 "Reference" Vehicles (Article 286A‐2.1 of Appendix J)" (PDF).
- ^ "Appendix J to the International Sporting Code, 1990 (classification, definitions and specifications of cars)" (PDF).
- ^ "2022 CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY SPORTING REGULATIONS" (PDF).
- ^ "2022 REGIONAL RALLY SPORTING REGULATIONS" (PDF).